Richard Osman Shares His Experience Being Body Shamed

[@sjm5198]

What a kind, sensitive soul. I appreciate him having a voice to stand up against people calling out difference. Great to hear.

[@TheDiaryOfACEOClips]

Thank you for sharing this 🙌🏽

[@julesforth6278]

I've always loved Richard Osman .. so bright, so personable, so funny .. and now I like him even more for being so honest and for calling it as it is and making the path easier for many people.

[@shaec.6178]

One of the best interviews I have heard about bodyshaming. Being (too) tall is an issue, being short is an issue. I completely emphatise with Richard Osman, except I am on the other side of the scale. Just slightly short of 5' I am constantly being told how 'different' I am since teenage years till adult life. I was even put to sit at children's table at a family gathering cos one of my aunties thought my size was just like the rest of my younger cousins aged below 8. When I showed I did not like it or told my parents, I was told I was being too sensitive. I constantly get remarks like 'can people see you?' or 'whats happening down there' as they tower over me. Definitely affected my self esteem growing up and even in adulthood, it does trigger my self consciousness every now and then. Whether it's intentional or was it to break the ice cracking a joke, I just think that nothing is funny at the expense of the other person's feelings being hurt and we are all humans at the end of the day. I don't see what is to highlight on one's stature especially on height when people are so careful with plus size people. We are all people that have feelings and certainly there is no need to be reminded. Thank you Richard for saying this and Diary of a CEO for having this conversation. 👍

[@alexblunden8844]

Richard needs to write an autobiography. He has so many stories. I’d read it straight away

[@karengray2650]

What a beautiful articulate person

[@BazzieO]

Thank you Richard for your sensitivity and honesty.

[@TheDiaryOfACEOClips]

Thank you for listening!

[@pelicanformation3802]

This is a really good interview. Thank you for this insight. Its strange how alone we all feel as we travel around this planet together.

[@ldavies3280]

It never occurred to me that a man could be uncomfortable with being tall, and having it pointed out. So that’s a lesson learned.

[@huebothedog665]

So what are you gonna do now never talk about anything with anyone because they have different life experiences than you and pointing anything out is offensive?

[@suewild3512]

Love Richard Osman, he’s so smart. In our family 6’7” is definitely not out of the ordinary. No. 1 son is just reaching 6’9” and loves his height. I found it more frustrating that people would discuss my daughter’s potential height while she was stood right there being embarrassed. Dude, we only came to watch the play / film, etc!

[@davidbentick]

It’s true, what he says… not just about height, in Richard’s case. But, just being around people in general, when one individual. Just as Richard stated…, “it’s not just you, it’s five other people… every single day, for…ever…”. That really can grind some people down. 2:17

[@huebothedog665]

Then get over it? Or tell them directly not to talk about height with you. Putting a message for all of society out there hoping they will follow what YOU want makes you the asshole.

[@australiainfelix7307]

He's always referencing his height.

[@Easy_tiger69]

All the time, gets it on tv on wilty. Why didn't he mention it on here than the average Joe in the street. I ve seen him on pointless where he has little digs at peoples answers. I don't think people say it coz its weird.

[@rachb373]

Worse things happen in life - much worse. This is a first world problem

[@CS-mo7xp]

"I'm 6ft 7, which is too much" is it? ok well thanks for telling me, a fellow 6ft 7 guy, that I'm 'too much' - even though paradoxically that seems to be the exact type of comment you are speaking out against here? "every guy wants to be 6ft 2" do they? ok thanks for telling me what height I want to be. actually I'm fine with being 6ft 7, and I genuinely cannot remember the last time anyone 'reminded' me about my height either. weird.

[@cristianoalejandro7302]

No one asked bro

[@CS-mo7xp]

@@cristianoalejandro7302 correct. my comment above is not a response to anyone requesting that I make it. well done.

[@willr-e8394]

I don't think Mr. Osman is making these statements with ill intent.

[@CS-mo7xp]

@@willr-e8394 no, me neither. think I was just having a bad day lol. ( I thought I was 6'7" as well but I checked and I'm only 6'5"...)